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Trump Expects Paramount to Run Conservative PSAs Following Hush Money Payments

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-03-16 23:25:27

Paramount is learning the hard way why you don’t simply acquiesce to bullies. Earlier this week, the company came to a preliminary settlement agreement with Donald Trump in a case where the President accused the company of deceptively editing a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris in 2024. That settlement (which has been described by some as “bribery” with intent to get Trump to green light Paramount’s attempted merger with Skydance Media) pays Trump $16 million. Trump’s legal team also cl

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Experts Say the Actual Value of Tesla's Stock Is a Ticking Time Bomb

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-17 04:23:55

If a recent rally in the company's share price is any indication, investors are buying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's vision of leaning into autonomous driving and a robotaxi service. The company's shares rose almost four percent on Wednesday, despite the company revealing that it had sold 14 percent fewer cars in Q2 of this year compared to the same period last year, the biggest drop in Tesla's history. Analysts were forecasting an even worse performance, indicating there's still plenty of enthusiasm.

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Owning a Piece of ChatGPT Was Already Messy. Then Elon Musk Made It Weirder

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-17 05:55:34

OpenAI has a message for anyone who thinks they’re about to cash in on the AI boom by buying a new “OpenAI token” on Robinhood: Don’t. But in a chaotic turn, Elon Musk just suggested that even the company’s real equity might be an illusion. The maker of ChatGPT, in a rare public warning posted on X (formerly Twitter), disavowed any involvement with crypto-like financial products claiming to offer a piece of its business. “These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equity,” the company wrote. “We did

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Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-17 09:52:36

EA says there were no layoffs associated with this decision. EA's beleaguered online shooter Anthem is shutting down for good on January 12, 2026 . The game will be removed from the company's storefront ahead of that on August 15. It'll be available for download after that date so long as it's already in your library. Some aspects of the game have already begun winding down. Players can no longer purchase premium in-game currency as of today, though they can still use existing balances to buy

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Xbox was funding Romero Games' new game, but layoffs have left the project in crisis

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-17 13:22:35

Microsoft was rocked by more than 9,000 job cuts this week. A significant number have come from its gaming division, resulting in the closure of multiple game studios and the cancellation of numerous in-development projects at Xbox and its contracted studios. We’ve already learned that Microsoft has closed the studio that was developing the much-anticipated Perfect Dark reboot, and Rare’s Everwild has also been sunsetted. And now Romero Games — the studio headed up by Doom creator and veteran de

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Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26M, with IBM joining in

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-03-17 09:00:00

Despite their imposing presence, quantum computers are delicate beasts, and their errors are among the main bottlenecks that the quantum computing community is actively working to address. Failing this, promising applications in finance, drug discovery, and materials science may never become real. That’s the reason why Google touted the error-correction capacities of its latest quantum computing chip, Willow. And IBM is both working on delivering its own “fault-tolerant” quantum computer by 202

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Y Combinator alum launched a new $34M fund dedicated to YC startups, backed by Garry Tan

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2026-03-17 13:00:00

Investing in Y Combinator startups can lead to significant returns to investors. “If you look at the data: 6% of YC companies become unicorns, and of that 6% a quarter become decacorns,” Kulveer Taggar told TechCrunch. Taggar is a two-time YC alum best known for founding Zeus Living, a property management startup that raised over $150 million in funding. Taggar is so confident in the continuing return potential offered by the famed accelerator that he established Phosphor Capital, a venture fi

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HP 14-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook Is Practically Free, Working as Both Tablet and Laptop at a Record Low

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-03-17 17:40:53

Sometimes all you need is a laptop that’s simple, reliable, and easy to use. You want something that powers on fast, handles your everyday tasks smoothly, and doesn’t come with a complicated setup. It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping for a student, looking for a lightweight work computer, or just need something for browsing, streaming, and video calls, a Chromebook often fits the bill. And if you want to save some money right now, you don’t have to wait for a special sales event. You can just h

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Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-03-17 17:34:22

Imagine you’re messaging some friends on the Facebook Messenger app or WhatsApp, and you get an unsolicited message from an AI chatbot that’s obsessed with films. “I hope you’re having a harmonious day!” it writes. “I wanted to check in and see if you’ve discovered any new favorite soundtracks or composers recently. Or perhaps you’d like some recommendations for your next movie night? Let me know, and I’ll be happy to help!” That’s a real example of what a sample AI persona named “The Maestro

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IdeaLab confirms data stolen in ransomware attack last year

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-17 22:14:56

IdeaLab is notifying individuals impacted by a data breach incident last October when hackers accessed sensitive information. Although the organization does not describe the type of attack, the Hunters International ransomware group has claimed the breach and leaked the stolen data on the dark web. IdeaLab is a California-based technology startup incubator that since 1996 has launched over 150 companies, including GoTo.com, CitySeach, eToys, Authy, Pet.net, Heliogen, and Energy Vault. Being o

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Greenworks Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for 55% Off Is Listed in Best Buy’s Top Deals for 4th of July

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2026-03-17 22:10:09

If you’re tired of scrubbing your patio furniture by hand, using half a bottle of detergent just to clean your car, or watching mildew slowly take over your driveway, it might be time to bring in some backup. Pressure washers are one of those things that, when you first use one, you see exactly why they’re so useful. But unfortunately, they can also be quite expensive. That’s why if you plan on getting one, you should make sure you can save some significant money. You can get the Greenworks Ele

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French B2B fintech Qonto reaches 600,000 customers, files for banking license

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-03-17 10:00:00

“Is Qonto a real bank?” is one of the top suggested questions in Google searches about the French fintech startup. The answer is no, but it could change: Qonto has filed for a banking license in France, CEO Alexandre Prot revealed. Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018, and which already enabled it to introduce a form of buy now, pay later (BNPL). But a credit institution license would let it offer broader l

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Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2026-03-17 22:27:20

As a parent, it can be daunting to hand over a smart device to their tween when a myriad of online dangers exist. Pinwheel, a kid-friendly tech company, is introducing a new solution for parents who want to stay connected with their children without giving them a phone. The Pinwheel Watch is a recently launched smartwatch designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering a child-safe alternative that prevents access to social media and the internet. It features parental management tools, GP

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Tripadvisor stock surges 17% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-03-18 01:45:06

Tripadvisor stock jumped 17% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing. The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close. Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.

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Shonen Jump’s Comics App Now Lets You Read as Much Manga as You Want

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-03-18 01:30:20

Shonen Jump’s manga reading app has long been one of the best deals in digital comics—free recent chapters, speedy turnaround on official translations of some of the biggest manga in the world, and access to a vault spreading across some of the biggest series in comics for $3 a month. But now the app is removing one particular hurdle that makes it even better. This week Shonen Jump announced in an email to subscribers that it was removing its 100-chapter-a-day reading limit from the app, which

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Writer CEO May Habib to take the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-03-18 01:00:00

AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are operationalizing AI — at scale and with speed. With more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders attending the event, this session is set to be one of the most timely and talked-about

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Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-03-18 01:45:05

The ransomware gang known as Hunters International announced on its dark web page Thursday that it is shutting down. “After careful consideration and in light of recent developments, we have decided to close the Hunters International project,” the hackers wrote in a post, without clarifying what specific developments it was referring to. “This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact it has on the organizations we have interacted with.” The hackers also said they are offering

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Tripadvisor stock surges 10% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-03-18 05:53:31

Tripadvisor stock jumped 10% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing. The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close. Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.

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Pay Up, AI Bot: That's the Message From a Key Company in How the Internet Works

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-18 04:08:00

AI companies might find it harder to access the entire web to train their large language models after the internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said this week it would block AI data crawlers by default. It's the latest front to open in an ongoing fight between the creators of content and the AI developers who use that content to train generative AI models. In court, authors and content creators are suing major AI companies for compensation, saying copyrighted content was used without perm

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Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26 million, with IBM joining in

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-03-18 05:00:00

Despite their imposing presence, quantum computers are delicate beasts, and their errors are among the main bottlenecks that the quantum computing community is actively working to address. Failing this, promising applications in finance, drug discovery, and materials science may never become real. That’s the reason why Google touted the error correction capacities of its latest quantum computing chip, Willow. And IBM is both working on delivering its own “fault-tolerant” quantum computer by 202

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The Download: AI agents hype, and Google’s electricity plans

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2026-03-18 09:10:00

—Yoav Shoham is a professor emeritus at Stanford University and cofounder of AI21 Labs. At Google’s I/O 2025 event in May, the company showed off a digital assistant that didn’t just answer questions; it helped work on a bicycle repair by finding a matching user manual, locating a YouTube tutorial, and even calling a local store to ask about a part, all with minimal human nudging. Such capabilities could soon extend far outside the Google ecosystem. The vision is exciting: Intelligent softwa

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Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have unionized

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-18 09:24:34

Uber drivers in British Columbia, Canada have joined a union and are now seeking the first collective deal for ride-share drivers in the country, according to Bloomberg. Drivers from Greater Victoria, in particular, have joined UFCW 1518, the province's largest private sector union, which currently represents over 28,000 workers across multiple sectors. "The organizing victory represents a new chapter for app-based workers, demonstrating that all workers deserve a voice in their working conditio

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Hunters International ransomware shuts down, releases free decryptors

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-18 08:53:21

The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation announced today that it has officially closed down its operations and will offer free decryptors to help victims recover their data without paying a ransom. "After careful consideration and in light of recent developments, we have decided to close the Hunters International project. This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact it has on the organizations we have interacted with," the cybercrime gang says in a

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Conversations with a hit man

news.ycombinator.com David Howard 2026-03-16 11:29:32

2 It should have been a night for Jim Leslie to savor. On July 8, 1976, the Louisiana State Senate passed what was known as the Right to Work Bill. One of the most fiercely debated pieces of legislation in decades, the law did away with mandatory union membership and allowed businesses to hire nonunion workers. Given the interests involved, this was a staggering achievement. Labor had a muscular presence in Louisiana, largely because it was controlled by organized crime. Developers were ordere

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CoMaps: New OSM based navigation app

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-18 08:27:12

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the release of CoMaps to Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and F-Droid! CoMaps Highlights Offline Search and Route : Plan and navigate your trips without internet Saves battery : Efficient design that does not drain your battery Privacy-respecting : no identify people, no tracking, no data collection Free and No Ads: completely free, your journey is smooth What makes CoMaps special? CoMaps is a community-driven open-source navigation app · Open

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The New Era of Work Travel

wired.com Jesse Ashlock 2026-03-17 17:00:00

The New Era of Work Travel Don’t sweat the expense reports—from first-class tech to multiday commutes, WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip.

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Google’s electricity demand is skyrocketing

technologyreview.com Casey Crownhart 2026-03-18 18:00:00

Let’s start with fusion: Google’s deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems is intended to provide the tech giant with 200 megawatts of power. This will come from Commonwealth’s first commercial plant, a facility planned for Virginia that the company refers to as the Arc power plant. The agreement represents half its capacity. What’s important to note here is that this power plant doesn’t exist yet. In fact, Commonwealth still needs to get its Sparc demonstration reactor, located outside Boston, up

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The best laptops of 2025: I've tested dozens of laptops and these are the best ones

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-03-18 18:00:20

Laptops come in a variety of different form factors these days, with manufacturers playing into the different categories to develop an intended use case. For example, lightweight laptops are made to be carried around, and trade in some raw power for portability. 2-in-1 laptops come with touchscreens that allow for use as a tablet. The best form factor for you reflects how you think you'll use the device. Lightweight/ultraportable laptops Made for students, hybrid workers, and anyone who needs

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Meet A11pl3Z, a Possible Third-Known Interstellar Visitor Whizzing Through Our Solar System

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-03-18 04:05:39

Astronomers are scrambling to gather data on a mysterious object that’s currently hurtling through the solar system. Preliminary observations suggest it came from interstellar space, and if confirmed, it would mark the third discovery of an interstellar object in history. The cosmic visitor—tentatively named A11pl3Z—first appeared in data collected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) between June 25 and 29, Universe Today reports. ATLAS uses telescopes in Chile, South A

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Microsoft Is Firing About 9,000 People Because Business Is Great

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-18 08:54:49

Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, even as its profits and stock price hit historic highs. For many worried about the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence, the message is chilling: performance and profitability are no longer protections against the axe. The software giant, which is playing a central role in the generative AI boom, confirmed to Gizmodo on Wednesday that it is undergoing another major round of layoffs. While Microsoft did not provide an exact figure,

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Trump Expects Paramount to Run Conservative PSAs Following Hush Money Payments

Experts Say the Actual Value of Tesla's Stock Is a Ticking Time Bomb

Owning a Piece of ChatGPT Was Already Messy. Then Elon Musk Made It Weirder

Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12

Xbox was funding Romero Games' new game, but layoffs have left the project in crisis

Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26M, with IBM joining in

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Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first

IdeaLab confirms data stolen in ransomware attack last year

Greenworks Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for 55% Off Is Listed in Best Buy’s Top Deals for 4th of July

French B2B fintech Qonto reaches 600,000 customers, files for banking license

Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot

Tripadvisor stock surges 17% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

Shonen Jump’s Comics App Now Lets You Read as Much Manga as You Want

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Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down

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The best laptops of 2025: I've tested dozens of laptops and these are the best ones

Meet A11pl3Z, a Possible Third-Known Interstellar Visitor Whizzing Through Our Solar System

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